Anyone have or used a doggie car ramp?
Has anyone used one of those ramps to have the dog walk in? Any suggestions on brands or anything? Thanks! |
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Hee hee! Does Barney jump on couches and beds? If he does, then he should be able to get into the car. Annie used to put her paws up and look back us like, "Excuse me, help me in". So, we went out and bought her a ramp which took a little adjusting as she wasn't sure of the stability. Once I saw that she could hop up on the couch without a problem, that was it. We now tap the floor of the car and she walks into the car and hops up on the seat. She knows that if she doesn't do this, she won't go "bye bye". The first few times we led her up with the leash and some treats. If an old girl can learn new tricks, so can Barney Boy!  |
| Barney has never been on the couch or bed. If he is trying to get to the cat (who is on the back of the sofa) he'll jump up with his front paws and lean in, but can't get his back half on the couch.
He used to be able to jump into the car (I have an SUV). Actually, he used to be able to jump into the car on the way out, but when he was tired I would always have to help him in (or have a stranger help!). I've tried all sorts of coaxing...I'll get into the trunk and call him, I'll get into the back seats and call him, I'll pull on his leash and call him...treats...nothing. I think it might be time for a ramp... |
Poor Barney  Yes, sounds like you might need the ramp. |
| We have this one...
http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_ ... t=ramp&N=2 There is nothing that holds the ramp in place so you need to make sure it's positioned properly before they use it. When we got an SUV I thought it would be required to get them in and out. To get them used to it we placed it flat on the ground and had them walk across it while on a leash. We then put it in place and coaxed them up and down with treats and made a game of it. All 6 would go up and down it. We then found that they jump in on their own (except for Panda with HD and Kaytee who's blind... they put their front feet up and we lift the back end). My 3 largest are just over 60 pounds so we just pick them up and put them on the ground getting out. But as they age it might actually be needed. If you want to come on over you can borrow mine to see if it works for Barney 
Jaci |
| We had a folding plastic ramp for Jake. He never would use it. Perhaps if it had a nice rubber lining like on a groomers table, but he just would never even try it. We put him on it a couple of times flat first, but he had no interest. It WAS really too slick.
Also, it was supposed to hold 500 pounds, it really bent alot with just a large man on it. This was, if I recall, around $160. I sold it at a yard sale for $25. |
| I have 2 telescoping ramps, they work great. The ones I have are 4' wide, carpeted and have fairly high rails along the sides.
http://www.dogramp.com/tele72.php |
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